New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-19
PERSONAL.

Mr.. Jesse r. Grant arrived at San Francisco las
week Wednesday, and will spend some time on the
Pacific Coast partly for pleasure partly for business
Anent Thanks giving Day, It Is observed that thu
National observsnc Of that pleasant anniversary
to DO credited to tho efforts of Mrs. Sarah ]. Has
late Editor Of Godsys Ladys Book"
Bishop Bradley, of New-Hsmpshire, has boon vel
coined homo with widespread and enthusiastic cor
Atty after his four Months Ocal absence at Rome
Mrs. +. IL Hall, Of scotch Plains, n. j., recently
had her mother, Mrs. Julia Ward Howe, aud q mum
bor OF other eminent at a lunch party and has
since written Of the event to . friend as follows
Z" l think never saw my mUther-at least In recent
years-ln better spirits or more full Of fun. she
greatly doll GIFTED the ladies by singing some Mother
GOUse ballads, which she has herself SGT to muSlc.'
Mr.. Robert Louis Stevenson is constantly gaining
health and strength In tho Adirondacks.
The Rev. DR.. Jesse B. Thomas, who has been try
Ing against his churchs Will to resign tho pastoratc
of the First Baptist Church of Brooklyn, Will preach
tomorrow at the First Baptist Church Of Boston
Mr.. "Phil' Armour, the Chicago millionaire, gets
TO his Office early in the morning and generally goes
to bed at o'clock In the evening
After Mr.. Watts, Mr. william Richmond and Sir
John Mllas Mr. Frank Hall has been trying his hand
at painting OF Mr. Gladstone.
According to Tho Atlanta Constitution the
presentation Of liquors to Jen' Davis at Macon was
after this fashion. Some Of the chief citizens Of that
town determined to give tho old rebol fitting
mcmentor Of Macon hospitality. So, making up a
purse Of $500, they sent It to Park Tiord OF New
York with Instructions t, send assortment OF their
ssest LIQUORS, II came In a mahogany case, no two
ho,tlcs except those containing champagne, alike,
and tie Macontes who we're allowed to see the inside
~ tho case say that sad near and yetso Tar icci-
ing rather got tho better Of them ono citizen au.
thorit, for the statement that A the train pulled out
dam
mahogany case lovingly.
Tho Hon John l. stevens, who IS about to take
political charge Of tho KcnneLec Journal OF Au'
eus,a Mo. was connected with that paper years ago
in partnership with Mr. Blaine
Tho Hon Frederick l. Ames Is building 10000
dollhouse at North Easton, Mass
Mr. Don NJ Dickinson, OF Michigan who has been
much talked 81 Mr.. Vilas's probable successor In
the Post Ofco Department Is sketched as man OF
medium height, slender sinewy, alert, and reSoute
In appearance lie talks like a man whose mind Is
habltday concentrated on whatever engages his at
tcnton lie walks like man fully resolved on reach
ing exactly the spot he sets out TO go to- Ills right
shoulder leads tho way OF his agile body, with little
eacerncss to go ahead and push any obstacles aside
that may chance to be In the way. HIS features arc
cgular and Inclined to sharpness. When In con-
vcrsaton h, looks straight In the face through
pair OF keen candid and pleasant gray eyes. lie IS
liable to drop his head slightly when ia Thought HIS
language Is habtualy concise, and chosen with pro-
urlrfy II not nicely lie II a native Of Detroit.
educated In her schools and has spent all his life
here except for his occasional trips throughout the
country lie studied law after leaving school, and
became In short limo one Of tho trusted practitioners
Al local bar containing many men of ackno wledgef
ability his seniors In YEARS. He has no arcctailoe
nf d-r,s sprorh or manners his whskers In
muitouchop style and somewhu long. constituting
the only personal PECULIARLY about him.
IT was twenty years ago to-day that Charles Dickens
landed at Boston on his farewell visit to America
Tho Row Thomas Bonacum will DO couSecrAted
Roman Catholic Bishop of Llncoln Ncb on Novem-
Der 30.
Captain Mackenzie has been tho guest OF tho Boston
Chess club this week. and has played numerous ex-
hlbton games. This afternoon he VIII play against
all tho members Of the club at the same tHie